Park Ranger

East Bay Regional Park District; California; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

East Bay Regional Park District in California is seeking personnel for maintenance roles supporting park operations, development, and resource protection across parklands and trails. The position operates under general supervision and performs a range of semi-skilled and maintenance duties.

The role contributes to the preservation of open space and public access, with benefits typical of public agencies and opportunities for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs advanced level semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance and other tasks on Park District properties and facilities in support of the operation, development, and resource protection of the Park District's parklands and trails; and performs related duties as assigned.

Job description

Recruitment Timeline

Supplemental Questions Review: Beginning of December

Tentative Date of Onsite Performance Examinations: January 26-28

Tentative Date of Onsite Oral Panel Interviews: February 23-24

Please note that hiring pools will not be established until oral panel interviews are complete.

All dates are subject to change.

ABOUT US:

The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres, 1,330 miles of trails, and 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about our Mission and Vision and our History.

OUR MISSION:

EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.

OUR VALUES:

• Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
• Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
• Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
• Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
• Transparency – We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.

WHY WORK FOR EBRPD?

• Work with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties
• A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission
• Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Click here fordetails regarding additional benefits
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development
• Free on-site parking
• Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
• Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Under general supervision, performs advanced level semi-skilled and unskilled maintenance and other tasks on Park District properties and facilities in support of the operation, development, and resource protection of the Park District's parklands and trails; and performs related duties as assigned.

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